Lancôme Bi-Facil

Lancôme Bi-Facil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Isohexadecane + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Its effective, bi-phase formula activates when shaken and easily removes all traces of eye makeup (even waterproof), whilst leaving no oily residue. . For all eye make-up, even waterproof. . All skin types, even sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. .”
Source: Feelunique

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, isohexadecane) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3–4.5%
IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.45–1.1%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Geraniol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~22–34%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3–4.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~2–2.9%est.
Polyaminopropyl biguanideA preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to itHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Geraniol~22–34%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dipotassium phosphate~5.7–8.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH of the product

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Water~4.8–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Parfum~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Green no
Not recognized
Decyl glucoside~3–4.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~2–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

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Potassium phosphate~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Cyclopentasiloxane~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Isohexadecane~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Copper sulfate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Ingredient list view

Geraniol, Dipotassium phosphate, Water, Parfum, Unknown, Decyl glucoside, Citronellol, Disodium edta, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Potassium phosphate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Copper sulfate, Hexylene glycol, Sodium chloride

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Key difference——Anhydroxylitol—
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